This story appears in the October 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. After videos of slow lorises being tickled and fed rice balls in captivity swept the Internet, the wide-eyed animals ...

The slow loris lives up to its name with its slow, deliberate movements. Native to Southeast Asia, this nocturnal primate has a venomous bite and uses its stillness to remain undetected by predators.

Slow lorises (above) are the only venomous primates. They have become an internet sensation thanks to videos of them raising their arms to be 'tickled'. However, a slow loris with its arms raised is ...

From the venomous bite of the Slow Loris to the aggressive attacks of dolphins and leopard seals, these creatures can inflict serious harm when provoked. Other dangerous yet cute animals include ...

One video was viewed over 400,000 times in one day; we couldn’t get enough. When cute is a curse Slow lorises are small primates. The 5 species of slow loris currently recognised are adapted to ...

The goggle-eyed, photogenic slow loris is paying a high price for its comical and cuddly appearance; people want to get their hands on one. Pet fads are nothing new—from the spike in Chihuahua sales ...

The venom of a slow loris can cause a response similar to an allergic reaction, including rashes, trouble breathing, and a potentially deadly drop in blood pressure ...

Endangered pygmy slow loris Ernest and black-capped squirrel monkey Nuka are now recovering, the zoo says Two tiny primates at London Zoo are recovering after receiving dental treatment.

Two tiny primates at London Zoo are recovering after receiving dental treatment. Endangered pygmy slow loris Ernest and black-capped squirrel monkey Nuka were brought to the zoo's veterinary ...